Apr 27, 2021
We asked the founders of a tour operator, an online tour provider, and a tech company what GetYourGuide’s acquisition of a tour operator means — and could mean — for our industry.
Apr 26, 2021
19 startups have raised $496M since the start of the pandemic, with Klook, GetYourGuide and KKDay leading the pack.
Apr 21, 2021
If the OTA blurred the lines between distributor and operator with its GetYourGuide-branded Originals, the acquisition of Guidatours only further signals the OTA’s bigger plans to have more say over tour supply and their customers’ experien…
Apr 6, 2021
The move by one of the largest tour and activity companies signals the their intent to become not just a leading city cruise operator, but a global experiences brand. Expect more acquisitions, and more M&A overall as our industry remakes it…
Mar 31, 2021
The news signals a clear opportunity to enable online connectivity in tours and attractions, which has long lagged other parts of travel in online distribution.
Mar 24, 2021
Get ready for another big shift in how tours, activities, and attractions are listed on Google. The search engine is winding down the booking option to shift towards an advertising-focused model similar to Google Hotels.
Mar 16, 2021
As of now, not much, but it is still early days for the subscription concept in travel.
Feb 17, 2021
Canadian company RocketRez, which targets large tour and attraction operators, has raised US$6.6 million.
Feb 16, 2021
The report from Business Insider says the company has raised another €80 million.
Feb 5, 2021
Most online travel agencies in tours and attractions are privately held or operate as divisions within other companies and do not disclose specifics. Still, it’s interesting to look at what information is out there.
Jan 29, 2021
Two of Asia’s biggest OTAs are have rolled out reservation systems to digitize the region’s long tail of offline operators.
Dec 18, 2020
In another sign of travel’s troubled times, the online travel agency closes its once sizable, legacy offline business in Hawaii and Orlando.
